MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Inner Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
offside lockstop damaged
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)
Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
offside lockstop damaged
Nearside Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Honda Sgx?
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R498 TLH is a 1998 Honda Sgx in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Honda Sgx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 8,591 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Honda Sgx fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 193 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R498 TLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda Sgx typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Sgx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R498 TLH registered?
R498 TLH is a 1998 Honda Sgx, first registered on 25 April 1998.
Is R498 TLH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R498 TLH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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